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As we entered 2020, we couldn’t help but wonder what the 1X drivetrain market would continue to evolve. Loan behold, SRAM ups the ante yet again with the new SRAM Eagle 52T extended range drivetrains. This was not only an excellent, timely, response to Shimano’s 51T offering, but it was another step forward to further solidify their hold on the 1X MTB drivetrain market.

Choosing the right hub can be one of the most important decisions in one's life, well at least for us mountain bikers. This is one upgrade that I firmly believe can drastically improve a bike's performance and durability if chosen wisely. In this guide, I am going to focus on a few higher-end hub models that would be considered upgrades on just about any mountain bike sold.